How do you pronounce "hero"?

In American English: /ˈhɪroʊ/ (HIR-oh). In British English: /hˈɪəɹəʊ/ (H-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪroʊ/ (HIR-oh). In Australian English: /hˈiəɹəʊ/ (H-ee-uhr).

Is "hero" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪroʊ/ (HIR-oh), while in British English it's /hˈɪəɹəʊ/ (H-i-uhr).

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/ˈhɪroʊ/

HIR-oh

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hɪrhe·oʊro

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